Roomies
Roomies, a neo-soul band led by Sosuke Oikawa, was formed in Tokyo, Japan, in 2019. The band’s current lineup includes four members. The group uses a house in Tokyo called “Roomies House” as its base for jam sessions and recording. In December 2021, the band released its first album “The Roomies” on streaming platforms. Their soulful and mellow vocals, combined with a mix of soul/R&B and pop sounds, gained attention and were featured on many official playlists in Japan as well as overseas.
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Synthesizer: Sosuke Oikawa
Formerly keyboardist for CICADA. Composer and live support member of claquepot and SHE IS SUMMER.He has worked in a wide range of fields including arrangements for KAF and Taiyo Matsuo as well as the sound design for BALMUDA products.
Guitar: Yuichiro Takahashi
At the age of 18, moved to Ireland where he spent his days playing in bars and performing at Sofar Sounds in Cork. He is sponsored by GOODNESS GUITARS, and has been performing as a live support member for Lefty Hand Cream, makakushe, Sachiko Aoyama, RIM, others.
Vocal: Kevin
Influenced by his mother, a Filipino singer, he grew up listening to Stevie Wonder
and Carol King. Began singing at the age of 10 under the influence of Michael Jackson. Co-wrote “Stay” (featuring ACO) on Seiho’s album, “CAMP”.
Piano: Wataru Saito
He has performed as a live support member and recording for Yuusuke, Yogee New Waves, Yoshimi Iwasaki amongst others. His music career began as a keyboardist for Tokyo Disney Sea’s Atmosphere Show.